On the 2nd of July 2014 the European space innovation scene will gather in Toulouse (France) for the 9th edition of the ESA Investment Forum. The event fosters investments and partnership opportunities by bringing start-up companies using space-related technology, applications or services, together with finance and investment communities making this forum is an exceptional setting for exploring investment opportunities.

The event is organized by Europe Unlimited in partnership with, Aerospace Valley, CNES and Toulouse Metropole and hosted by the Toulouse Space Show. Also as a part of the event, the opportunity will be given to entrepreneurs to practice their presentations and obtain feedback from experts an coaches at the venture academy, held on the 1st of July.

Up to 24 investment-ready companies will be selected to present their pitch at the ESA investment forum in before an audience of international venture capitalists as well as corporate and strategic investors. International industry speakers will share their point of view and experiences of the Space Technology Industry, where after time will be made available for the Investors to meet one on one with the entrepreneurs.